J. R. R. Tolkien
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 29
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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At the center of the saga is Frodo Baggins and the magical ring he inherited from his older cousin Bilbo (hero of Tolkien's earlier novel The Hobbit), a ring that has the power to corrupt even the stoutest soul with a lust for power. From the wise wizard Gandalf, Frodo learns that he must abandon his comfortable hobbit hole in the Shire and, with a band of brave companions, set off on a perilous journey to save the ring from enemy hands. They are...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 22
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 21
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
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A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. Tolkien considered The Silmarillion his most important work, and, though it was published last and posthumously, this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets the stage for all his other writing. The story of the creation of the world...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 16
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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This deluxe hardcover edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy contains a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien's own drawings and full-color illustrations, including the rare “Mirkwood” piece.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 23
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
THE TWO TOWERS, the second part of Tolkien's LOTR trilogy, takes the reader on a remarkable, almost breathless journey: chasing orcs who have captured Merry and Pippen; galloping across the plains of Rohan with Riders of the Rohirrim; the bloody battle of Helm's Deep; the vast wasteland of Isengard; the perilous journey of Frodo and Sam to the borders of Mordor, accompanied by a most unlikely ally. Unlike "The Fellowship of the Ring," Tolkien's first...
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Lord of the rings volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 29
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
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Lord of the rings volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 22
Lexile measure
920L
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English
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As the Shadow of Mordor grows, the companions find their way through danger and mystery as they defeat the Dark Lord and celebrate Aragorn's ascent to become King of the West. 'Includes appendices containing genealogical and historical information that form the background of the story.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
A fantasy adventure saga set in the early days of Middle-Earth features humans and elves, dwarves and dragons, orcs and dark sorcerers clashing in an epic battle between good and evil. Imprisoned by the evil Morgoth, the great warrior Húrin Thalion is forced to witness the trials and tribulations of his son, Túrin, and his daughter, Nienor--the consequences of a curse placed on them for their father's alliance with elves.
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Lord of the rings volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 22
Lexile measure
920L
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English
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While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarmed out to conquer all middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggled deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron's power.
11) El hobbit
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
Español
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Smaug parecía profundamente dormido cuando Bilbo espió una vez más desde la entrada. ¡Pero Fingía! ¡Estaba vigilando la entrada del túnel!...Sacado de su cómodo agujero-hobbit por Gandalf y una banda de enanos, Bilbo se encuentra de pronto en medio de una conspiración que pretende apoderarse del tesoro de Smaug el Magnifico, un enorme y muy peligroso dragón ...
Smaug seemed sound asleep when Bilbo peeked out from the doorway once more....
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 16
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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Description
Bilbo Baggines, a Hobbit, wanted to be left alone but a wizard and a band of homeless dwarves draw Bilbo into a quest where he confronts evil orcs, savage wolves, and the great dragon Smaug.